Chong defends decision not to back Taib 'appreciation' motion

Sarawak DAP chairperson Chong Chieng Jen has stood by his decision not to support the Sarawak legislative assembly’s motion of appreciation in honour of the late Abdul Taib Mahmud.

The Padungan assemblyperson pointed out that the people had voted him into the assembly to represent their voices, not to speak pleasing words into the ears of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS).

“Therefore, with 80...